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State, Local Minimum Wage Rates Increase on January 1, 2023

What are the minimum wage increases I need to know about for the new year? Many California cities will ring in 2023 by increasing their...

Boom Time for India Promises Benefits for Relations/Trade with U.S., California

Trade and investment opportunities in India were the focus of attention at last week’s international breakfast meeting of the CalChamber Council for International Trade. Ambassador...

Goods Inflation Declining, Services Rising; Federal, State Labor Markets Still Strong

Overview The pace of economic growth continues to moderate, primarily driven by a slower pace of consumption, which accounts for about two­-thirds of gross domestic...

CalChamber Public Affairs Conference Offers Insights on Political Landscape

Legislators, policy experts and opinion leaders gathered at the CalChamber Public Affairs Conference on November 29–30 to share insights on the 2022 election results...

Voters’ Unease on Crime, Homelessness Colors Views of Future

Based on the CalChamber poll’s findings, it is safe to say that economic concerns are at the root of voter anxiety in California. But...

Drought Relief Top Priority for Voters; Climate Change Costs a Concern

Along with the economy, top of mind for voters is the drought, according to the CalChamber People’s Voice poll. By a 4 to 1 margin,...